- South African Government approved a VAT rate increase to 15.5% effective 1 May 2025
- An additional increase to 16% will be effective 1 April 2026
- Businesses need to prepare for compliance with new VAT rates
- The budget including the VAT increase was approved on 2 April 2025
- Companies should ensure readiness for the changes
Source: globaltaxnews.ey.com
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